Plainridge Racecourse Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609m
DANCE MONKEY (5) drew wide last start and was easily accounted for, beaten 12 metres into fifth at this track over 1609m. This looks a sterner test than last time but from a better draw he is capable of testing this line-up. WAINAPEDIA (4) was responsible for a far better performance last time out when runner-up over 1609m at this track, beaten 0.9 metres. Primary contender in this comparable race. ER GRIFFIN (2) is next best after finishing third when resuming over 1609m at this track last time out. MAJOR BETTS (7) is worth some thought based on his victory over 1609m at this track two runs ago.

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 11 m by Torrid Saint (1:52.30) in 12500CL on September 22 at $25.80. At the start before good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 13 m by Odds On Lauderdale (1:51.40) in 12500CL on September 14 at $13.70. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 22/09/2026 | 8 | 12500CL | $16,667.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.30 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $25.80 |
| 3/7 | 14/09/2026 | 6 | 12500CL | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.40 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $13.70 |
| 5/8 | 08/09/2026 | 8 | 12500CL | $16,667.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.00 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $25.80 |
| 1/8 | 31/08/2026 | 32 | TRK<79 | $15,692.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.00 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $11.70 |
| 7/9 | 30/07/2026 | 10 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.10 | 5 |
| 23.3L | $10.60 |
| 1/6 | 20/07/2026 | 11 | TRK<77 | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.20 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/5 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Oosting
Stats
Comments
Having his second run back from a spell. Game effort when 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Swifty Run (1:53.20) in STR ALL on September 21 at $45.10. Will improve with that run under the belt. Strong claims.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 21/09/2026 | 88 | STR ALL | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:53.20 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $45.10 |
| 3/5 | 10/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kristian Andersen | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | NW3000L4 | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:51.30 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $16.50 |
| 5/8 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | NW3000L4 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.00 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $8.80 |
| 6/9 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $7.20 |
| 7/8 | 04/06/2026 | 13 | NW5000L4 | $19,526.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.20 | 3 |
| 35.3L | $6.70 |
| 7/8 | 22/05/2026 | 6 | STR ALL | $27,933.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $7.80 |
| 7/8 | 22/05/2026 | 6 | Trial | $27,933.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.40 | 0 |
| 12L | $7.80 |

Driver: Drew Monti
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second behind Clearwater Courage at this track over 1609m on September 14 at $5.10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third behind Noted at this track over 1609m on September 21 at $3.50. One of the key runners.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:52.20 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $5.10 |
| 7/7 | 07/09/2026 | 14 | TRK<79 | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 28.5L | $1.90 |
| 1/9 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.20 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $1.40 |
| 2/8 | 17/08/2026 | 11 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:52.10 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $5.20 |
| 4/4 | 03/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Eli Swartzentruber | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:53.10 | 0 |
| 49.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Heath Campbell
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing sixth behind Bang Ah Uey at this track over 1609m in a NW3000CD on September 14 at $6.70. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Noted at this track over 1609m on September 21 at $2.80. Well placed, should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $2.80 |
| 6/8 | 14/09/2026 | 6 | NW3000CD | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $6.70 |
| 8/9 | 08/09/2026 | 8 | NW6000CD | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.00 | 3 |
| 27.0L | $60.00 |
| 6/9 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | PATRIOT-F | $35,663.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:50.30 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $139.10 |
| 4/7 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | PATRIOT | $24,964.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.20 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $36.20 |
| 4/9 | 17/08/2026 | 14 | NW5000CD | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.00 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $58.10 |
| 3/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Wallace Watson | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Noted (1:52.20) on September 21 at $15.20. The run before 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 45 m by Odds On Lauderdale (1:51.40) in 12500CL on September 14 at $16.30. Expecting better things this time around.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.20 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $15.20 |
| 7/7 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | 12500CL | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:51.40 | 4 |
| 42.8L | $16.30 |
| 5/7 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | STR ALL | $20,833.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:50.40 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $24.90 |
| 9/9 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | PATRIOT-F | $35,663.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:50.30 | 9 |
| 37.5L | $79.40 |
| 5/7 | 24/08/2026 | 14 | PATRIOT | $24,964.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.20 | 1 |
| 21.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:50.40 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $8.30 |
| 4/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Kristian Andersen | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ron Cushing
Stats
Comments
Comes here in the right form. Won by a 0.9 m (Fr6) at this track (1:53.40) beating Concealed in TRK<76 on September 7 at $6.30. Two runs back 4th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 22 m by Concealed (1:53.00) on August 25 at $3.20. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 07/09/2026 | 13 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $6.30 |
| 4/8 | 25/08/2026 | 8 | TRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.00 | 8 |
| 22.5L | $3.20 |
| 8/8 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 25.5L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.70 |
| 2/9 | 03/08/2026 | 11 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.20 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.20 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $6.20 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 17 m by Sweet Street Lou (1:51.40) in STR ALL on September 21 at $19.10. Showed ability the race before when he won by 3 m as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:52.20) beating Captain Tell in STR ALL on September 14 at $2. Genuine chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | STR ALL | $20,833.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:51.40 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $19.10 |
| 1/7 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | STR ALL | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | STR ALL | $20,833.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:50.40 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $36.60 |
| 2/8 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $15,692.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.20 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $10.10 |
| 5/8 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $17,118.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.40 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $9.60 |
| 4/8 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $17,118.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.20 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $20.40 |
| 2/13 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.00 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Art Stafford (Jnr) | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Swifty Run (1:53.20) in STR ALL on September 21 at $12.20. Two runs back won by 1.5 m (Fr4) at this track (1:53.40) beating D A Wicked Shine in TRK<79 on September 14 at $4.80. Better off looking to others.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | STR ALL | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $12.20 |
| 1/8 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $24.00 |
| 6/8 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $15,692.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.00 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $6.70 |
| 4/8 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.40 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $19.70 |
| 3/8 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.10 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $4.90 |
| 2/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Harrington | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts at this course. Placed last start 2nd (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Swifty Run (1:53.20) in STR ALL on September 21 at $27.70. Before that 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 3 m by Major Betts (1:52.20) in STR ALL on September 14 at $2.30. Happy enough to avoid.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | STR ALL | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.20 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $27.70 |
| 3/7 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | STR ALL | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.20 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/7 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,979.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.00 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $1.90 |
| 3/9 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.20 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $16.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:51.10 | 7 |
| 24.0L | $23.50 |
| 1/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |